LAC 46:XLVII.931. Length of Program

A. A program shall be of sufficient length to ensure that graduates meet the objectives of the program and are clinically competent. B. A program shall cover a minimum of 1,500 clock hours or an equivalent number of credit hours of scheduled instruction. At least 700 clock hours or an equivalent number of credit hours shall be the minimum number of theory hours and at least 800 clock hours or an equivalent number of credit hours shall be the minimum number of clinical hours. C. Theory and clinical experience should be concurrent or sequential, progressing from the simple to the complex.